Affleck to get honorary doctorate from Brown

The Associated Press

Posted:
04/24/2013 04:44:32 PM MDT

Updated:
04/24/2013 04:44:33 PM MDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Academy Award-winning actor and director Ben Affleck is among six artists, writers, scientists and educators selected to receive honorary degrees from Brown University at next month's graduation ceremonies.

The Ivy League school in Rhode Island says Affleck will receive a doctor of fine arts during commencement exercises May 26. The Massachusetts native directed, produced and starred in "Argo," which won this year's Oscar for Best Picture.